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|official_name = Antigonish County |
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[[Canadian Gaelic|Gaelic]]: ''Siorramachd Antaiginis''</small> |
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|map_caption = Location of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia |
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|subdivision_type1 = [[Province]] |
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|subdivision_type2 = [[Town]]s |
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Antigonish, Nova Scotia|Antigonish]] |
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|subdivision_type3 =[[Municipality|Municipalities]] |
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|subdivision_name3 =[[Municipality of the County of Antigonish|County of Antigonish]] |
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|seat_type =Electoral Districts <br>[[List of Canadian federal electoral districts|Federal]] |
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|seat =<br>[[Central Nova]]<br>[[Cape Breton-Canso]] |
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|parts_type =[[List of Nova Scotia provincial electoral districts|Provincial]] |
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|parts =[[Antigonish (provincial electoral district)|Antigonish]] |
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|leader_title1 =MLA |
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|leader_name1 =[[Randy Delorey]] [[Liberal Party of Nova Scotia|(Liberal)]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nslegislature.ca/index.php/people/members/randy_delorey |title=Honourable Randy Delorey (Liberal) |publisher=Nova Scotia Legislature |accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref> |
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|leader_title2 =MP (Central Nova) |
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|leader_name2 =[[Sean Fraser (politician)|Sean Fraser]] [[Liberal Party of Canada|(L)]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Sean-Fraser(88316) |title=Sean Fraser |publisher=Parliament of Canada |date= |accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref> |
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|leader_title3 =MP (Cape Breton-Canso) |
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|leader_name3 =[[Rodger Cuzner]] [[Liberal Party of Canada|(L)]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Rodger-Cuzner(1804) |title=Rodger Cuzner |publisher=Parliament of Canada |date= |accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref> |
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|established_title = Established |
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|established_date = December 16, 1785 |
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|established_title3 = <!-- Incorporated (city) --> |
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|area_footnotes =<ref name="SC2006">[http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CD&Code1=1214&Geo2=PR&Code2=13&Data=Count&SearchText=antigonish&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=Custom&Custom=1000,7000,8000 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Antigonish County, Nova Scotia]</ref> |
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|area_land_km2 =1457.81 |
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|population_as_of = 2016 |
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|population_footnotes =<ref name="SC2006"/><ref>[http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/popdwell/Table.cfm?T=301&SR=101&S=1&O=A&RPP=100&PR=0&CMA=0/ Statistics Canada] Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses – 100% data</ref> |
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|population_total = 19301 |
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|population_blank1_title = Change <small>2011-16</small> |
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|population_blank1 = {{loss}}1.5% |
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|population_blank2_title = [[Census]] Rankings <br> - ''Census divisions'' <br> Subdivision A <br> Subdivision B <br> - ''Towns'' <br> [[Antigonish, Nova Scotia|Antigonish]] <br> - ''Reserves'' <br> [[Pomquet and Afton 23, Nova Scotia|Pomquet & Afton 23]] |
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|timezone = [[Atlantic Standard Time Zone|AST]] |
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|timezone_DST = [[Atlantic Standard Time Zone|ADT]] |
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|coordinates = {{coord|45.6|N|61.9|W|region:CA-NS_type:adm2nd|display=inline,title|format=dms}} |
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|area_code = [[Area code 902|902]] |
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|blank_name = Dwellings |
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|blank_info = 9,842 |
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|blank1_name = Median Earnings* |
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|blank1_info =$49,581 |
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|blank2_name = [[National Topographic System|NTS]] Map |
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|blank2_info = 011F12 |
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|blank3_name = [[Geographical Names Board of Canada|GNBC]] Code |
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|website = {{Official URL}} |
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|footnotes = *Median household income, 2005 (all households) |
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'''Antigonish County''' is a [[county]] in the [[province (Canada)|province]] of [[Nova Scotia]], Canada. It is located in northern Nova Scotia on the [[Northumberland Strait]]. The [[Antigonish, Nova Scotia|Town of Antigonish]] and [[Municipality of the County of Antigonish]] are the two largest incorporated municipalities in the county. |
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==History== |
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The County of Sydney was created in 1784. Its [[Border|boundaries]] were established by Governor and Council on December 16, 1785. |
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When St. Mary's Township was established in 1818 it was partly in Sydney County and partly in [[Halifax County, Nova Scotia|Halifax County]]. In 1822 that part of St. Mary's Township which had been in Halifax County was annexed to the County of Sydney. |
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In 1836 Sydney County was diminished in size when [[Guysborough County, Nova Scotia|Guysborough County]] was established out of what had been part of it . In 1863 the name of the County of Sydney was changed to Antigonish County. The word Antigonish is of [[Mi'kmaq language|Mi'kmaq]] origin, possibly derived from Nalegitkoonecht meaning "where branches are torn off". It is said that there were [[bear]]s in the area that broke down branches to get beech nuts. |
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In 2001, the Town of Antigonish applied to annex 1,600 hectares from the surrounding county so it could expand. The Municipality responded that the annexation would hurt its tax base so it instead applied for a total merger, or [[merger (politics)|amalgamation]]. The issue was sent to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, and in 2005 it was decided that amalgamation of the Town and Municipality would better serve both parties. The board also ordered a plebiscite, promising to consider the results when making a final decision. The results were mixed, with 84% of Municipality residents voting yes to amalgamation and 74% of Town residents voting no. Voter turn-out was 45%. The board ultimately rejected the proposal for amalgamation, citing lack of public support.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canlii.org/en/ns/nsuarb/doc/2006/2006nsuarb112/2006nsuarb112.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAXYW50aWdvbmlzaCBhbWFsZ2FtYXRpb24AAAAAAQ&resultIndex=1 |title=Antigonish (Town), Re, 2006 NSUARB 112 (CanLII) |publisher=Canadian Legal Information Institute |date=31 October 2006 |accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
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As a [[census division]] in the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Antigonish County recorded a population of 19,301 living in 8,129 of its 9,842 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:19301-19589}}|19589|1}} from its 2011 population of 19,589. With a land area of {{convert|1457.99|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|19301|1457.99|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016censusNSdivisions>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=701&SR=1&S=3&O=D&RPP=25 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census divisions, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Nova Scotia) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 8, 2017 | accessdate=February 12, 2017}}</ref> |
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Forming the majority of the Antigonish County census division, the Municipality of the County of Antigonish recorded a population of 14,584 living in 6,001 of its 7,112 total private dwellings in the 2016 Census of Population, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:14584-14692}}|14692|1}} from its 2011 population of 14,692. With a land area of {{convert|1450.27|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|14584|1450.27|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016censusNSmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=12 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Nova Scotia) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 8, 2017 | accessdate=February 12, 2017}}</ref> |
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'''Population trend'''<ref>[http://www66.statcan.gc.ca/eng/acyb_c1943-44-eng.aspx?opt=/eng/1943-44/194301510081_p.%2081.pdf Censuses 1871-1941]</ref><ref>Statistics Canada: [[Canada 1996 Census|1996]], [[Canada 2001 Census|2001]], [[Canada 2006 Census|2006]] census</ref> |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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! Census |
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! Population |
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! Change (%) |
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| 2016 |
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| 19,301 |
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| {{loss}}1.5% |
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| 2011 |
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| 19,589 |
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| {{profit}}4.0% |
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| 2006 |
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| 18,836 |
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| {{loss}}3.8% |
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| 2001 |
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| 19,578 |
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| {{profit}}0.1% |
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| 1996 |
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| 19,554 |
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| {{profit}}1.7% |
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| 1991 |
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| 19,226 |
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| {{gain}}2.4% |
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| 1986 |
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| 18,776 |
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| {{gain}}3.7% |
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| 1981 |
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| 18,110 |
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| N/A |
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| 1941 |
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| 10,545 |
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| 1931 |
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| 10,073 |
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| 1921 |
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| 11,580 |
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| 1911 |
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| 11,962 |
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| 1901 |
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| 13,617 |
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| 1891 |
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| 16,114 |
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| 1881 |
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| 18,060 |
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| 1871 |
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| 16,512 |
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| N/A |
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'''Mother tongue language (2011)'''<ref>Statistics Canada: [[Canada 2011 Census|2011]] census</ref> |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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! Language |
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! Population |
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! Pct (%) |
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| English only |
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| 18,150 |
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| 93.32% |
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| French only |
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| 585 |
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| 3.01% |
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| Non-official languages |
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| 590 |
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| 3.03% |
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| Multiple responses |
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| 130 |
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| 0.67% |
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'''Ethnic Groups (2006)'''<ref name="SC2006-Ethnicity">[http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/hlt/97-562/pages/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo=CD&Code=1214&Table=2&Data=Count&StartRec=1&Sort=3&Display=All 2006 Statistics Canada Census Ethnocultural Portrait of Canada: Antigonish County, Nova Scotia]</ref> |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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! Ethnic Origin |
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! Population |
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! Pct (%) |
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| [[Scottish Canadian|Scottish]] |
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| 9,265 |
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| 49.5% |
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| [[Canadians|Canadian]] |
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| 7,295 |
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| 39.0% |
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| [[Irish Canadian|Irish]] |
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| 5,515 |
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| 29.5% |
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| [[French Canadian|French]] |
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| 4,845 |
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| 25.9% |
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| [[English Canadian|English]] |
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| 4,275 |
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| 22.8% |
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| [[Canadians of German ethnicity|German]] |
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| 985 |
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| 5.3% |
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| [[Canadians of Dutch descent|Dutch (Netherlands)]] |
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| 970 |
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| 5.2% |
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| [[First Nations|North American Indian]] |
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| 690 |
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| 3.7% |
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| [[Acadians|Acadian]] |
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| 480 |
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| 2.6% |
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==Communities== |
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{{Main|List of communities in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia}} |
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;Towns |
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*[[Antigonish, Nova Scotia|Antigonish]] |
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;Villages |
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*[[Havre Boucher, Nova Scotia|Havre Boucher]] |
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;Reserves |
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*[[Pomquet and Afton 23, Nova Scotia|Pomquet and Afton 23]] |
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*[[Summerside 38, Nova Scotia|Summerside 38]] |
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;County municipality and county subdivisions |
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*Municipality of the County of Antigonish |
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**[[Antigonish Subdivision A]] |
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**[[Antigonish Subdivision B]] |
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==Transportation== |
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===Major highways=== |
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*{{jct|province=NS|TCH|104}} |
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*{{jct|province=NS|Trunk|4}} |
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*{{jct|province=NS|Trunk|7}} |
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*{{jct|province=NS|Trunk|16}} |
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*{{jct|province=NS|Route|245}} |
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*{{jct|province=NS|Route|316}} |
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*{{jct|province=NS|Route|337}} |
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*{{jct|province=NS|Route|344}} |
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==Protected areas== |
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*Arisaig Provincial Park |
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*Bayfield Provincial Park |
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*Beaver Mountain Provincial Park |
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*Eigg Mountain-James River wilderness area |
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*Pomquet Beach Provincial Park |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of communities in Nova Scotia]] |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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{{Commons category}} |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060310225952/http://www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca/welcome.htm Antigonish County] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20121127205109/http://www.antigonishtoday.com/ Antigonish County Community Website] |
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{{Geographic Location (8-way) |
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| Centre = Antigonish County |
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| North = ''[[Northumberland Strait]]''<br>([[Kings County, Prince Edward Island]] {{flagicon|PE}}) |
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| Northeast = |
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| East = [[Inverness County, Nova Scotia|Inverness County]] |
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| Southeast = |
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| South = [[Guysborough County, Nova Scotia|Guysborough County]] |
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| West = [[Pictou County, Nova Scotia|Pictou County]] |
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Revision as of 17:32, 26 September 2020
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Municipality of the County of Antigonish
Antigonish, Antigonish County | |
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Nickname: The Nish | |
![]() Location of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia | |
Coordinates: 45°36′N 61°54′W / 45.6°N 61.9°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | ![]() |
Towns | Antigonish |
Established | December 16, 1785 |
Incorporated | April 17, 1879 |
Electoral Districts Federal | Central Nova Cape Breton-Canso |
Provincial | Antigonish |
Government | |
• Type | Antigonish County Municipal Council |
• Warden | Russell Boucher[1] |
• MLA | Randy Delorey (Liberal)[2] |
• MP (Central Nova) | Sean Fraser (L)[3] |
• MP (Cape Breton-Canso) | Rodger Cuzner (L)[4] |
Area | |
• Land | 1,457.81 km2 (562.86 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 14,998 |
• Density | 13.4/km2 (35/sq mi) |
• Change 2001-06 | ![]() |
• Census Rankings - Census divisions Subdivision A Subdivision B | 7,730 (470 of 5,008) 6,509 (562 of 5,008) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
Area code | 902 |
Dwellings | 9,591 |
Median Earnings* | $49,581 |
NTS Map | 011F12 |
GNBC Code | CBUCC |
Website | www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca |
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The Municipality of the County of Antigonish is a municipality in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is also known as Antigonish County. It is located in northern Nova Scotia on the Northumberland Strait.
History
The County of Sydney was created in 1784. Its boundaries were established by Governor and Council on December 16, 1785.
When St. Mary's Township was established in 1818 it was partly in Sydney County and partly in Halifax County. In 1822 that part of St. Mary's Township which had been in Halifax County was annexed to the County of Sydney.
In 1836 Sydney County was diminished in size when Guysborough County was established out of what had been part of it . In 1863 the name of the County of Sydney was changed to Antigonish County. The word Antigonish is of Mi'kmaq origin, possibly derived from Nalegitkoonecht meaning "where branches are torn off". It is said that there were bears in the area that broke down branches to get beech nuts.
In 1879, the County of Antigonish was officially incorporated as a municipality by the province.[7]
Annexation and Amalgamation
In 2001, the Town of Antigonish applied to annex 1,600 hectares from the surrounding county so it could expand. The Municipality responded that the annexation would hurt its tax base so it instead applied for a total merger, or amalgamation. The issue was sent to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, and in 2005 it was decided that amalgamation of the Town and Municipality would better serve both parties. The board also ordered a plebiscite, promising to consider the results when making a final decision. The results were mixed, with 84% of Municipality residents voting yes to amalgamation and 74% of Town residents voting no. Voter turn-out was 45%. The board ultimately rejected the proposal for amalgamation, citing lack of public support.[8]
Communities
For a list of communities in Antigonish County, see List of communities
Towns
Villages
Reserves
Census subdivisions
Access Routes
Highways and numbered routes that run through the county, including external routes that start or finish at the county limits:[9]
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Protected Areas
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Antigonish_Harbour.jpg/250px-Antigonish_Harbour.jpg)
- Arisaig Provincial Park
- Antigonish Landing
- Bayfield Provincial Park
- Beaver Mountain Provincial Park
- Eigg Mountain-James River Wilderness Area
- Pomquet Beach Provincial Park[10]
Notable residents
- Donald Chisholm, stockcar driver
- Mary-Colin Chisholm, stage, film and TV actor
- Moses Coady, Catholic priest, adult educator, and leader of the Antigonish Movement
- Eric Gillis, 2008, 2012 Olympian (athletics-10,000m, marathon)
- Max Haines, crime writer, columnist for the Toronto Sun
- Craig MacDonald, former professional hockey player
- Garfield MacDonald, Olympic Athlete
- Shauna MacDonald, actress, also known as "Promo Girl" on CBC Radio One
- Ryan MacGrath, musician and painter
- Al MacIsaac, Vice President Chicago Blackhawks
- Paul MacLean, assistant coach of the Anaheim Ducks
- Carole MacNeil, television journalist, former co-host of CBC News: Sunday and CBC News: Sunday Night
- Stephen McHattie, stage, film and TV actor
- Robyn Meagher, Olympic runner
- Carroll Morgan, Olympic heavyweight boxer
- Archbishop James Morrison, Catholic Bishop 1912
- Anne Simpson, poet
- Lewis John Stringer, Cross of Valour (Canada) Recipient, Wall of Valour[11]
- The Trews, a rock band
See also
References
- ^ http://www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca/council/
- ^ http://nslegislature.ca/index.php/people/members/randy_delorey
- ^ http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Sean-Fraser(88316)
- ^ http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Rodger-Cuzner(1804)
- ^ a b 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
- ^ Statistics Canada Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data
- ^ https://novascotia.ca/dma/government/incorporation.asp
- ^ http://www.canlii.org/en/ns/nsuarb/doc/2006/2006nsuarb112/2006nsuarb112.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAXYW50aWdvbmlzaCBhbWFsZ2FtYXRpb24AAAAAAQ&resultIndex=1
- ^ Atlantic Canada Back Road Atlas ISBN 978-1-55368-618-7 Pages 53-54, 69-71
- ^ http://parks.novascotia.ca/day-use-parks-guide
- ^ Stringer Sergeant Lewis John Stringer, C.V., C.D.
External links
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Antigonish County
Gaelic: Siorramachd Antaiginis | |
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![]() Location of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia | |
Coordinates: 45°36′N 61°54′W / 45.6°N 61.9°W{{#coordinates:}}: cannot have more than one primary tag per page | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | ![]() |
Towns | Antigonish |
Municipalities | County of Antigonish |
Established | December 16, 1785 |
Electoral Districts Federal | Central Nova Cape Breton-Canso |
Provincial | Antigonish |
Government | |
• MLA | Randy Delorey (Liberal)[1] |
• MP (Central Nova) | Sean Fraser (L)[2] |
• MP (Cape Breton-Canso) | Rodger Cuzner (L)[3] |
Area | |
• Land | 1,457.81 km2 (562.86 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 19,301 |
• Density | 13.2/km2 (34/sq mi) |
• Change 2011-16 | ![]() |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
Area code | 902 |
Dwellings | 9,842 |
Median Earnings* | $49,581 |
NTS Map | 011F12 |
GNBC Code | CBUCC |
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Antigonish County is a county in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located in northern Nova Scotia on the Northumberland Strait. The Town of Antigonish and Municipality of the County of Antigonish are the two largest incorporated municipalities in the county.
History
The County of Sydney was created in 1784. Its boundaries were established by Governor and Council on December 16, 1785.
When St. Mary's Township was established in 1818 it was partly in Sydney County and partly in Halifax County. In 1822 that part of St. Mary's Township which had been in Halifax County was annexed to the County of Sydney.
In 1836 Sydney County was diminished in size when Guysborough County was established out of what had been part of it . In 1863 the name of the County of Sydney was changed to Antigonish County. The word Antigonish is of Mi'kmaq origin, possibly derived from Nalegitkoonecht meaning "where branches are torn off". It is said that there were bears in the area that broke down branches to get beech nuts.
In 2001, the Town of Antigonish applied to annex 1,600 hectares from the surrounding county so it could expand. The Municipality responded that the annexation would hurt its tax base so it instead applied for a total merger, or amalgamation. The issue was sent to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, and in 2005 it was decided that amalgamation of the Town and Municipality would better serve both parties. The board also ordered a plebiscite, promising to consider the results when making a final decision. The results were mixed, with 84% of Municipality residents voting yes to amalgamation and 74% of Town residents voting no. Voter turn-out was 45%. The board ultimately rejected the proposal for amalgamation, citing lack of public support.[6]
Demographics
As a census division in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Antigonish County recorded a population of 19,301 living in 8,129 of its 9,842 total private dwellings, a change of -1.5% from its 2011 population of 19,589. With a land area of 1,457.99 km2 (562.93 sq mi), it had a population density of 13.2/km2 (34.3/sq mi) in 2016.[7]
Forming the majority of the Antigonish County census division, the Municipality of the County of Antigonish recorded a population of 14,584 living in 6,001 of its 7,112 total private dwellings in the 2016 Census of Population, a change of -0.7% from its 2011 population of 14,692. With a land area of 1,450.27 km2 (559.95 sq mi), it had a population density of 10.1/km2 (26.0/sq mi) in 2016.[8]
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Ethnic Groups (2006)[12]
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Communities
- Towns
- Villages
- Reserves
- County municipality and county subdivisions
- Municipality of the County of Antigonish
Transportation
Major highways
Protected areas
- Arisaig Provincial Park
- Bayfield Provincial Park
- Beaver Mountain Provincial Park
- Eigg Mountain-James River wilderness area
- Pomquet Beach Provincial Park
See also
References
- ^ "Honourable Randy Delorey (Liberal)". Nova Scotia Legislature. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Sean Fraser". Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Rodger Cuzner". Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ a b 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
- ^ Statistics Canada Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses – 100% data
- ^ "Antigonish (Town), Re, 2006 NSUARB 112 (CanLII)". Canadian Legal Information Institute. 31 October 2006. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census divisions, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Nova Scotia)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Nova Scotia)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ Censuses 1871-1941
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
- ^ Statistics Canada: 2011 census
- ^ 2006 Statistics Canada Census Ethnocultural Portrait of Canada: Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
External links
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